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CDL A Truck Driver

Kett Engineering
Texas, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2025

Job Details

Job Location

San Antonio, TX - Elmendorf, TX

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School

Salary Range

25.00 - $27.00 Hourly

Job Category

Transportation

Description

Kett Engineering is looking for good, dependable and safe drivers to join our team at our customer location in Elmendorf, TX. The position requires the drivers to drive and evaluate advanced tractor / trailers and other commercial vehicles for testing purposes.

You will be conducting the pre & post trip safety inspections as required of the vehicles. Once completed you will be driving on "real world" durability test routes on various road surfaces throughout an 8 hour shift.

At the end of the shift you will be completing a report and document findings during your shift in a very clear and concise manner.

Shift Hours : 4 : 30pm - 2 : 30am Monday-Friday

Job Summary and General Purpose of Position :

Conducts test driving on Commercial vehicles per customer test specifications. Performs total vehicle testing as well as provides documented feedback. Always represents Kett in a professional manner.

Essential Functions :

  • Ability to travel periodically to perform over the road testing and vehicle transfers.
  • Ability to drive in adverse extreme weather conditions, including harsh winter conditions.
  • Drive and evaluate advanced tractor / trailers and other vehicles for testing purposes.
  • Drive approved durability schedules in accordance with all established procedures.
  • Prepare accurate, clear and concise Drivers Reports on a daily basis
  • Conduct pre and post trip safety inspections as required.
  • Perform other related driving / vehicle preparation work as required. Such work includes vehicle shuttling, detailing, etc.
  • Assists with clerical work or other jobs as required by Supervision.
  • Follow policies and procedures of both Kett Engineering and customer.
  • Act as a mentor to other drivers if assigned to do so.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Contribute to a positive work environment and promote overall team effort.
  • Focus on meeting and exceeding Kett and customer expectations.
  • Responsibilities involve a definite degree of skill, accuracy and cooperation.
  • Possess a thorough understanding of Kett and customer policies and procedures and Kett's Vision and Values.
  • Ability to complete concise and accurate documentation.
  • Promote safety awareness and assure compliance with all safety practices.
  • Communication skills, verbal and written, are a priority.
  • Job Requirements :

    Education- High School Diploma or GED. Skills / Experience- Must have CDL A and DOT Card and at least 3 years tractor trailer experience. Passenger Endorsement, or willing to obtain. Must have clean driving history for past 3 years. No at-fault accidents, DUIs, DWIs. Must have Manual Transmission Experience. Must be tech savvy. Attention to detail with the ability to communicate findings both verbally and in writing. Able to contribute in a team environment. Physical Requirements- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Job requires sitting, standing, and bending for approximately 6-8 hours on a daily basis. Must be flexible and available travel as required or requested by the customer. Must be flexible and available to work overtime, and hours outside of normal demands, including weekends and Holidays. Ability to pass Drug Screen and Background Check.

    Critical Skills :

  • Safety - Abides by, promotes and acknowledges all safety practices in keeping with high safety standards.
  • Communications - Must provide information and receive feedback in a concise, accurate and detailed manner.
  • Dependability- Display ability to successfully and satisfactorily complete assigned tasks.
  • Cooperation- Exhibit characteristics of an effective team member focused on a common goal, promotes the development of like qualities in others.
  • Initiative and Resourcefulness- Possess initiative to take effective action, anticipate needs and perform in accordance to resources provided.
  • Flexibility- Must be willing and able to expand the scope of responsibilities as dependent upon requirements of the business environment.
  • Commitment- Able to accept assigned tasks with a quality result as an objective.
  • Dedication- Demonstrate the ability to consistently perform all responsibilities with integrity.
  • Role Model- Serve as an example for Kett's Vision and Values.
  • Result Oriented- Accomplish performance targets established by Kett and the customer.
  • Salary : $25 - $27

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